A poxvirus decapping enzyme localizes to mitochondria to regulate RNA metabolism and translation, and promote viral replication
S. Cao, J. A. Molina, F. Cantu, C. Hernandez, Z. Yang
This study identifies vaccinia virus D10 as a mitochondria-localized decapping enzyme that promotes viral replication by preferentially targeting cellular mRNAs for decapping and enhancing viral mRNA translation.
bioRxiv · Oct 22, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology